Pail-lid



J. W. BENSON.

PAIL LID.

APPLICATION FILED APR.21, 41919.

"1,335,645, Patented Mar. 30,1920.

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l"U'Nrrnn STATES PATENT OFFICE.

FAIL-LID.

Specification of Letters Patent. l Patentd llal. 30, 1920.

Application filed April 21, 1919. Serial No. 291,484.

To all whom t may concern.'

Be it known that I, JOHN W. BENSON, a citizen of the United States,residing at Elkhorn, in the county of McDowell and State of WestVirginia, have invented new and useful Improvements in Fail-Lids, ofwhich the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in receptacle lids and has for anobject the provision of a lid which will permit of a circulation of airtherethrough into the receptacle, but will prevent the passage of dirtlor dust.

Another Objectis tO provide a device of thischaracter which includes adirt or dust collecting receptacle, which is so secured to the lid as topermit of its removal for the purpose of cleaning.

Another object of the invention is to provide a lid possessing the abovecharacteristics7 which is simple and durable of construction and whichmay be manufactured at a low cost. Y

Other objects and advantages of the invention will appear as thefollowing description is read in connection with the-accompanyingdrawings.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a plan view of a lid embodying the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a central sectional view of the same. Y

Fig. 3 is a detail perspective view vof a dirt collecting receptaclewhich is carried by the lid.

Referring to the drawings in detail, like characters of reference denotecorresponding parts throughout the several views.

The lid, as illustrated in the 'accompanying drawings primarily fintended for use upon dinner pails or receptacles containing food,comprises a disk-like top 10, whose peripheryis surrounded by aflangell, adapted to take over the bucket or receptacle, as is readilyunderstood. The disk 1() is provided with a number of perforations 12,near the center thereof, a relatively/large opening 13 being locateddirectly in theV center of the disk.

Removably secured beneath the lid and in contacting engagementtherewith, is a dust collecting receptacle, which includes a disk 14,which isprovided with a peripheral flange 15. This flange is alsoprovided with perforations 16, while the disk 14 has formed therein acentral perforation 17, so that when the dust collecting receptacle isin position, the openings 13 and 17 will register for the reception ofan assembling screw 18. One end of this screw is provided with a knob 19and the opposite end is adapted to receive a nut 20, so that the edge ofthe flange 15 of the dust collecting receptacle will engage the undersurface Of the lid around the perforations 12. This permits of thepassage of air through the lid, but prevents the passage of dirt ordust, so that proper ventilation is provided for the contents of thereceptacle. A

The invention is susceptible of various changes in its form, proportionsand minor details of construction and the rightk is herein reserved tomake such changes as vproperly fall within the scope of the appendedclaims.

Having described the invention, what is claimed is: y

1. A lid for receptacles comprising a perforated flanged disk, a tray, aperforated flange surrounding the tray and means for securing the traybeneath the lid and below the perforations therein to provide areceptacle for dust or dirt passing through the perforations to permit acirculation of air through the lid.

2. A lid 'for receptacles comprising a perforated flanged disk, a tray,a perforated upwardly extending flange surrounding the tray and mea-nsVfor removably securing the tray beneath the flanged disk toprovide areceptacle for dust or dirt and to permit a circulation of air throughthe lid.

3. A lid for receptacles comprising a perforated flanged disk, a tray,an upwardly eX-V tending flange Asurrounding the tray, said Afl angehaving perforations near pits upper y edge and a connecting screwpassmgthrough registering openings in the disk and tray for removablysecuring the latter to andspaced i below the lid to provide a receptaclefor dust or dirt and permit a circulation of vair through the lid.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

JOHN WILLIAM BENSON.

